Basic Doctrine

Doctrine Class — Milwaukee Rescue Mission

Kirk E. Miller

On Wednesday mornings I volunteer at the Milwaukee Rescue Mission and teach a basic doctrine class in their New Journey rehabilitation program, as well as preach chapel. Attached is a zip file to the full slides and handouts I use for the class, as well as other resources. There are 24 lessons total (originally composed spring of 2018).

MRM Doctrine Class (zip file)

Course Overview

Doctrine of Revelation & Scripture
  • Revelation (1)
  • Scripture (2)
Doctrine of God
  • God’s Attributes & Works (3)
  • The Trinity (4)
Doctrines of Humanity & Sin
  • Humanity & Sin (5)
  • The Effects & Consequences of Sin (6)
Doctrine of Christ
  • The Person of Christ (7)
  • The Work of Christ (8-9)
Doctrine of Salvation
  • Grace (10)
  • Election & Predestination (11)
  • Calling & Regeneration (12)
  • Conversion: Faith & Repentance (13)
  • Justification (14)
  • Sanctification & Good Works (15)
  • Perseverance & Eternal Security (16)
  • Resurrection & Glorification (17)
  • Union with Christ (18)
Doctrine of the Holy Spirit (19)
Doctrine of the Church
  • Nature, Origin, & Mission (20)
  • Organization: Members & Officers (21)
  • Life & Ministry (22)
  • Ordinances: Baptism & Lord’s Supper (23)
Doctrine of the End (24)

A Larger & Shorter Catechism (Milwaukee Rescue Mission | Doctrine Class)

Kirk E. Miller

On Wednesday mornings I volunteer at the Milwaukee Rescue Mission and teach a basic doctrine class in their New Journey rehabilitation program, as well as preach chapel. Below are both a larger and shorter catechism I developed for memorization alongside the 24 lessons total (originally composed spring of 2018).

Larger Catechism

(1) How can we know God?                                                                                                     

God has made himself known generally to all people through his creation, our consciences, and his guidance of history. But God has also made himself known in a special way through scripture.

(2) What is scripture?                                                                                                              

Scripture is God’s very Word, produced by the Holy Spirit. It is entirely true and without error, wholly sufficient for faith and practice, and supremely authoritative for what is true and right.

(3) What is God?

God is the Creator and Lord. He has no beginning or end, but made everything else that exists. He is limitless, good, and absolutely perfect.

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